Investigators have recovered a weapon used to kill conservative activist Charlie Kirk, the FBI says. Photo: AP PHOTO

Police and US federal agents say they have found a bolt-action rifle they believe was used to kill conservative activist Charlie Kirk during a university appearance in Utah but are still hunting the shooter.

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Kirk, a 31-year-old podcast-radio commentator and a close ally of US President Donald Trump, is credited with helping build the Republican Party's support among younger voters.

He was killed on Wednesday by a single gunshot in what Utah Governor Spencer Cox calle

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